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A look at the history and spread of traditional Swahili Taarab music in Tanzania and Kenya. How has the sound of Tarab changed and what role does it now play? Presenter: Will Ross.
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Available for over a year
A look at the history and spread of traditional Swahili Taarab music in Tanzania and Kenya. How has the sound of Tarab changed and what role does it now play? Presenter: Will Ross.
Programme Website